List of Famous people with last name Bates

Kathleen Doyle Bates is an American actress and director. She has been the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards.

Evan Bates is an American ice dancer. With his skating partner, Madison Chock, he is a two-time World medalist, a three-time Grand Prix Final silver medalist, a two-time Four Continents champion, and a two time U.S. national champion. The two represented the United States at the 2014 and 2018 Winter Olympics.

John Deacon Bates is a Senior United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. He was appointed by President George W. Bush in December 2001, and has adjudicated several cases directly affecting the office of the President. Bates served as Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, from July 1, 2013 to January 5, 2015, after which he returned to full-time service as a District Judge.

Leva Bates is an American professional wrestler signed to All Elite Wrestling as The Librarian. She also had a successful tenure on the independent circuit, most notably for Shimmer Women Athletes. She has also appeared in WWE on their developmental territory NXT under the ring name Blue Pants.

Emoni James-Wayne Bates is a high school basketball player who attends Ypsi Prep Academy in Ypsilanti, Michigan. A small forward, he stands 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 m) and weighs 205 pounds (93 kg). He is a consensus five-star recruit and the number one player in the 2022 recruiting class. Bates is committed to play college basketball for Michigan State. Analysts have called him the best high school prospect regardless of class.

Michael Walton Bates, Baron Bates is a Conservative Party politician in the United Kingdom serving in the House of Lords since 2008 having previously represented the constituency of Langbaurgh in the House of Commons from 1992 to 1997.

David Robert Bates is a Scottish footballer who plays as a defender for Belgian club Cercle Brugge on loan from Hamburger SV and the Scotland national team. Bates has previously played for Raith Rovers, East Stirlingshire, Brechin City, Rangers and Sheffield Wednesday.